Spinnaker
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspɪnəkə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spinnaker is a noun meaning (nautical, sailing) A sail supplemental to the mainsail, especially a triangular one, used on yachts for running before the wind.
Meaning
(nautical, sailing) A sail supplemental to the mainsail, especially a triangular one, used on yachts for running before the wind.
More Meanings
- (nautical, sailing) To sail using a spinnaker
Example Sentences
We spinnakered out into the Atlantic and, fortunately, the wind died as night fell.
On the port tack layline , you're defenseless against starboard tackers — you have to dip them , no matter how much you may lose doing it — and the wind shadow of boats spinnakering away from the mark can cost you plenty.
Word Forms
- spinnakers
- spinnakering
- spinnakered
Synonyms for spinnaker
Depending on context, synonyms include spinney.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sails, spin, spinney, windsail, spinnel, spinathon.
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